Karen Sue "Kay" Hurt

January 7, 1940 - January 7, 2013

Karen Sue "Kay" Hurt, 73, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 8:55 A.M. Monday January 7, 2013 at her home. She was born July 15, 1939 in Rossville, IL. She was raised by her loving grandparents George and Mary Wintersteen. Kay married Paul Hurt July 9, 1955, in Covington, IN. He preceded her in death in 1975. She is also survived by four daughters, Brenda (Greg) Kelnhofer of rural Hoopeston, IL; Paula (Bruce) Williams of rural Hoopeston, IL, Kristy Hurt of Danville, IL and Jane "Buda" Hurt (Ricky Smith) of Hoopeston, IL; two sons, Darin "Moose" Hurt of Hoopeston, IL and Bill (Paige) Hurt of Catlin, IL; two sisters, Beverly Jane Bivans of Hoopeston, IL and Cindy (Donnie) Clyden of Hoopeston, IL; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and expecting one more great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Kay worked for Howard Industries in Hoopeston and later worked at Schumacher Electric in Hoopeston, where she retired. She attended the Chestnut Street Church of Christ in Hoopeston, where she loved helping out. She enjoyed playing cards, going to Little League games, watching the Chicago Cubs, cooking, shopping and spending time with her family.